Dermatology ClinicGarlic Injections in Busan, Korea Korea’s popular vitamin B1 drip for tiredness and recovery, given after a doctor checks it suits you
A garlic injection contains no garlic. It is a vitamin B1 (thiamine) derivative, named for the garlic-like taste some people notice during the drip. At JRYN Seomyeon, your doctor checks your health first and confirms the price at consultation .
What is a garlic injection, and what does it do?
A garlic injection (manul jusa in Korean) is a vitamin B1 drip that uses a fat-soluble thiamine derivative. Vitamin B1 helps the body turn food into energy, so the drip is popular in Korea with people who feel run down, are recovering from a busy period or are tired from travel. The name comes from the garlic-like taste or smell many people notice briefly while it is given; it does not contain garlic.
How much benefit you feel varies. It is not a treatment for illness, and if you are tired for a medical reason, that needs to be looked at separately. At JRYN Seomyeon, your doctor checks your health, medications and allergies before the drip and confirms the price at consultation. Garlic injections are not on the clinic’s published price list.
Garlic Injections at a glance
| What it is | A vitamin B1 (thiamine derivative) drip, popular in Korea for tiredness and recovery |
|---|---|
| Why “garlic”? | Many people notice a brief garlic-like taste or smell while it is given. It contains no garlic. |
| Who tries it | People feeling run down, busy professionals, travellers with fatigue |
| What it is not | Not a cure for illness or a substitute for sleep, food and medical care |
| Downtime | None. You may notice a brief taste, warmth or a small bruise at the needle site. |
| Price at JRYN | Not on the published list. Your doctor confirms it at consultation. |
| Related care | Vitamin injections, IV therapy, immune boost injections |
| Good for short trips? | Yes. It needs no recovery time. Tell your doctor about any medical conditions first. |
Garlic injection vs other wellness drips
Popular Korean drips differ by their main ingredient and why people choose them.
| Garlic injection | Vitamin C | Glutathione | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main ingredient | Vitamin B1 derivative | High-dose vitamin C | Glutathione (antioxidant) |
| Why people choose it | Tiredness, recovery | General wellness, skin | Skin brightness |
| What you may notice | Garlic-like taste during the drip | Little or nothing | Little or nothing |
| At JRYN | Price confirmed at consultation | Part of Whitening Care | Part of Whitening Care (₩190,000 package) |
The Whitening Care package (₩190,000) includes IV glutathione and vitamin C with skin treatments. Your doctor advises which drip, if any, suits you.
Who it suits
- You often feel run down during busy periods
- You want a quick wellness drip with no downtime
- You are recovering from travel fatigue
- You want a doctor to check suitability first
- You are combining it with skin treatments on the same visit
Your doctor may suggest another option if…
- You have an allergy to vitamin B1 or any drip ingredient
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding (discuss with your doctor first)
- Your tiredness is severe, new or unexplained (see a doctor for a medical check)
- You have kidney disease or another condition your doctor needs to review
- You expect it to replace sleep, food or prescribed treatment
Garlic injections at JRYN
The drip itself is short. Your doctor tells you how long it will take on the day.
Message us
Tell us on WhatsApp what you want help with and any medical conditions.
Doctor check
In English. Your health, medications and allergies are reviewed, and the price is confirmed.
Drip
You sit comfortably while it is given. A garlic-like taste is common and passes.
Back to your day
No recovery time. Drink water and tell us if you feel unwell.
Reviewed by a JRYN doctor
Dr. Yoon Jung-wook
Managing Director, JRYN Clinic Seomyeon · Injectables and wellness drips
- Full Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Full Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Medicine
- Full Member, Korean Society of Obesity & Body Contouring
- Former Neurosurgery Resident, Dong-A University Hospital
This page is general information about Garlic Injections and does not replace an in-person consultation. Results vary between people; suitability, dose and expected results are decided by a doctor after examining you.
Garlic Injections FAQ
Still have questions? Message us on WhatsApp and we will answer in English.
What is a garlic injection?
A garlic injection is a vitamin B1 drip using a thiamine derivative, popular in Korea for tiredness and recovery. It is called garlic because many people notice a garlic-like taste or smell while it is given, but it contains no garlic.
How much is a garlic injection in Busan?
Garlic injections are not on JRYN’s published price list, so the doctor confirms the price at consultation. Message us on WhatsApp and we will let you know before your visit.
Does a garlic injection really work for fatigue?
Some people feel more energetic afterwards, especially if they were run down, while others notice little. It is not a cure for illness. If you are tired for a medical reason, your doctor will advise you to have that checked.
Why does it taste like garlic?
The vitamin B1 derivative used has a sulphur-containing structure. As it circulates, many people briefly notice a garlic-like taste or smell. This is expected and usually fades within minutes.
Is it safe?
It is widely used in Korea, and side effects are usually mild, such as the garlic taste, warmth or a small bruise at the needle site. Allergic reactions are possible but uncommon, so your doctor checks your history first.
Who should not have a garlic injection?
People with an allergy to vitamin B1 or drip ingredients should not have it, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should discuss it with the doctor first. Tell your doctor about kidney problems, medications and any other medical conditions.
Can I have it with skin treatments?
Often yes. Many visitors combine a drip with skin or injectable treatments on the same day. Your doctor plans the order.
Is a garlic injection good for jet lag?
Some travellers use it to feel less run down after a long flight, but it does not reset your body clock. Daylight, sleep and hydration still matter most.
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Opening hours
| Mon · Tue · Fri | 10:30 – 20:00 |
| Wed · Thu | 10:30 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 – 14:30 |
| Lunch (weekdays) | 13:00 – 14:30 |
| Sun & holidays | Closed |
Location
4F Samjung Tower, 672 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
8 min walk from Seomyeon Station (Line 1 & 2) Exit 2, or 3 min from Seomyeon Mall Exit 16. In-building parking, first 30 minutes free.
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